Government’s cavalier attitude to GPs ‘crippling primary care’ – Ciara McCormack

Sinn Féin General election candidate Ciara McCormack has accused the government of having a cavalier attitude to GPs because of their refusal to reverse cuts to primary care. McCormack said: “General Practitioners are the cornerstone of our primary care services. Primary care is the front line of our health service and deals with the bulk […]

NCA Highlights the Importance Of GP Price Display & Urges Consumers To Check If Their GP Has Price List

Calls on remaining GPs to display prices following Irish Medical Organisation  recommendation   The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has today highlighted the importance of price display at GP surgeries to enable consumers to assess in advance how much they are being charged for routine medical treatments and urged consumers to seek out a price list. […]

Lough Derg Trails Go Mobile

A smartphone application that uses GPS technology and Google Maps to guide tourists and outdoor enthusiasts around the trails of Lough Derg went live for the first time today. The mobile app – launched by the Lough Derg Marketing Strategy Group (LDMG) – will feature over 20 types of trails from walking, cycling and water-based […]